Township

Unit of local government in the United States.

town district

A township is a unit of local government in the United States, often encompassing multiple municipalities.

/ˈtaʊnʃɪp/

From Middle English tounship, from town + -ship.

A township is like a small town or district in some parts of the United States, where local people handle things like roads and schools.

What is a township? It's a local government unit in some US states
What do townships do? They often handle services like road maintenance and local schools
Are townships common everywhere? No, they are primarily found in the Northeast and Midwest

district municipality

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precinct census tract

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administrative division political division